The Board of Directors
Roger Diller
Chairman
Quote: My vision for Upward is a school that aims to prepare young people for Kingdom work regardless of whether that is a career based in the trades, professional jobs, mission-focused, homemaking, or otherwise.
Occupation: Software Engineering - Management
Church Involvement: The Living Well Community Church
Family: Rhonda (wife), Children - Brayden, Alexa, Kierra, Kamden
Jim Kreider
Vice Chairman
Quote: My vision for Upward is to ensure that parent’s voices are valued while striving to meet the needs of each student in the best way possible.
Occupation: Owner @ K&K Door
Church Involvement: The Living Well Community Church
Family: Barb (wife), Children - Brandon, Ashley, Megan
Justin Brubaker
Fundraising Liaison
Quote: I am passionate about quality Christian education because I see the far-reaching effects that a positive or negative educational experience can create. Furthermore, I see a need in the Cumberland Valley region for Anabaptists to come together to create a patron-ran Christian school to prepare our children for a life of Kingdom service.
Occupation: Owner @ MotivWerks
Church Involvement: Cornerstone Chapel
Family: Jocelyn (wife), Children - Mackenzie, Hailey, Chase, Jackson
Joshua Martin
Quote: I’m passionate about creating a school that empowers our community’s children with strong morals and valuable life skills, setting them up for success following graduation.
Occupation: Project Manager at Exemplar Services
Church Involvement: Grace Haven Mennonite Church
Family: Laura (wife), Children - Axton, Allison, Dexter
Marlin Gayman
Secretary
Quote: My goal is to help facilitate a Christ centered school, focused on education and community, while equipping our children to be confident examples to the world around them.
Occupation: Owner - Gold Ridge Construction
Church Involvement: Chambersburg Dunkard Brethren
Family: Amanda (wife), Children - Camden, Brooks, Summer
Del Martin
Treasurer
Quote: The opportunity to be a part of the Upward Board checks the boxes of several things I value deeply...faith, learning and youth. I'm looking forward to using my God-given abilities to support the staff, students and families we serve.
Occupation: General Manager - Franklin Logistics
Church Involvement: Trinity Brethren Fellowship
Family: Sheila (wife) and 4 children